FTA again sends out invoices for the corporate tax on radio and television

On 18 May 2020, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) announced that the dispatch of invoices for corporate tax on radio and television would be resumed.

Automatic exchange of information on financial accounts - Federal Council publishes the audit report on 33 partner states

On 20 May 2020, the Federal Council submitted the audit report on the standard-compliant implementation of the Automatic Exchange of Information to the relevant parliamentary commissions (WAK-N and WAK-S) for consultation.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (CW 21 - 2020 )

Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published in the week of 18 - 24 May 2020.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Court (CW 21 - 2020 )

Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published in the week of 18 - 24 May 2020.

FTA publishes material adjustments concerning publications on the VAT Act (29 May 2020)

On 29 May 2020, the Swiss Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published material adjustments concerning the publications on the Value Added Tax Act (VAT Act).

New OECD report on post-pandemic planning for tax administrations published

On 26 May 2020 the OECD published the new report "Tax Administration Responses to COVID-19: Recovery Period Planning".

FDK publishes statement on the consultation on the Federal Law on the Taxation of Life Annuities and Similar Forms of Provision

On 29 May 2020, the Conference of Cantonal Finance Directors (FDK) published a statement on the consultation process for the Federal Act on the Taxation of Life Annuities and Similar Forms of Provision.

FDK publishes statement on the consultation of the federal law on withholding tax

On 29 May 2020, the Conference of Cantonal Finance Directors (FDK) published a statement on the consultation process for the federal law on withholding tax.

Selected parliamentary business in the tax area at federal level (May 2020)

On 29 May 2020, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published a revised version of the overview of selected parliamentary business in the tax area at federal level

ESTV - Dossier Tax Information: "Applicable Taxes

On 29 May 2020, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) updated the article "Current Taxes" from the Tax Information dossier.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (CW 22 - 2020 )

Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published in the week of 25 - 31 May 2020

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Court (CW 22 - 2020 )

Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published in the week of 25 - 31 May 2020.

SIF updates tax relief tables for various countries (4 June 2020)

On 4 June 2020, the State Secretariat for International Financial Matters (SIF) updated the overviews of tax relief for various countries (Foreign withholding taxes per country).

FDK rejects popular initiative "Relieve wages, tax capital fairly

On 2 June 2020, the Conference of Cantonal Finance Directors (FDK) published a press release on the popular initiative "Relieve the burden on wages, tax capital fairly".

National Council adopts motion "Enabling purchases under Pillar 3a

In its session of 2 June 2020, the National Council adopted the motion "Enabling Pillar 3a purchases".

National Council rejects amendment of the Customs Tariff Act

In its session of 4 June 2020, the National Council rejected the amendment of the Customs Tariff Act (abolition of industrial tariffs).

Council of States approves regulation of VAT refund

At its meeting on 3 June 2020, the Council of States approved the regulation of VAT refunds.

Council of States approves various double taxation agreements

At its meeting on 4 June 2020, the Council of States approved various double taxation agreements (DTAs).

Council of States adopts adjustments to the exchange of information (AIA)

In its meeting on 4 June 2020, the Council of States adopted the adjustments to the exchange of information (AIA).

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (CW 23 - 2020 )

Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published in the week from 1 - 7 June 2020.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Court (CW 23 - 2020 )

Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published in the week from 1 - 7 June 2020.

Consultation agreement with Germany on the taxation of cross-border workers and state support services

On 11 June 2020, the State Secretariat for International Financial Matters SIF concluded a new consultation agreement between Switzerland and Germany on the taxation of cross-border commuters and the treatment of state support services.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (CW 24 - 2020 )

Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published in the week of 8 - 14 June 2020.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Court (CW 24 - 2020 )

Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published in the week of 8 - 14 June 2020.

Federal Council opens consultation on the partial revision of the VAT Act and the VAT Ordinance

At its meeting on 19 June 2020, the Federal Council opened the consultation procedure on the partial revision of the Value Added Tax Act (MWSTG) and the Value Added Tax Ordinance (MWSTV). Against the background of the further development of VAT in the digitalised and globalised economy, it proposes, among other things, comprehensive taxation of mail order platforms and simplification of invoicing for SMEs. The proposal also implements other parliamentary proposals.

Memorandum of Understanding between Switzerland and Italy concerning COVID-19 measures

On 20 June 2020, the State Secretariat for International Financial Matters (SIF) reported the conclusion of a new memorandum of understanding between Switzerland and Italy concerning COVID-19 measures.

Block chain and distributed ledger technology: No changes to tax law

At its meeting on 19 June 2020, the Federal Council took note of the report on a possible need to adapt tax law in the area of block chaining. The report comes to the conclusion that there is no need for specific legislative adjustments in tax law.

FTA publishes revised guidelines for future taxable persons

The Federal Tax Administration (FTA) has revised the publication "Guide for future taxpayers". It provides an overview of the assessment of income and wealth taxes for individuals.

SSK publishes analysis on the additional deduction of research and development expenses

On June 4, 2020, the Swiss Tax Conference (SSK) published an analysis of the additional deduction of research and development expenses under Art. 10a and Art. 25a of the Tax Harmonization Act (StHG).

Decisions of the Administrative Court ZH and the Tax Appeal Court ZH (May/June 2020)

Overview of the tax law decisions of the Administrative Court of Zurich and the decisions of the Tax Appeal Court of Zurich published in May and June 2020.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (CW 25 - 2020)

Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published in the week of 15 - 21 June 2020.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Court (CW 25 - 2020 )

Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published in the week of 15 - 21 June 2020.

FTA publishes material adjustments concerning publications on the VAT Act (23 June 2020)

On 23 June 2020, the Swiss Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published material adjustments concerning the publications on the Value Added Tax Act (VAT Act).

ESTV - VAT online billing will become standard

The Swiss Federal Tax Administration (FTA) continues to expand its online applications. The announced switch from paper invoicing to online invoicing will take place on 1 January 2021.

Publication of the drafts of the practical definitions of the VAT Department (25 June 2020)

On 25 June 2020, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published a new first draft on the definition of practice in the consultative body.

FTA - Dossier Tax Information: "Taxation of Legal Entities" and "Brief Overview of the Taxation of Legal Entities

On 26 June 2020, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) updated the article "Taxation of Legal Entities" and "Brief Overview of the Taxation of Legal Entities" from the Tax Information dossier.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (CW 26 - 2020 )

Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published in the week of 22 - 28 June 2020.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Court (CW 26 - 2020 )

Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published in the week of 22 - 28 June 2020.

ESTV publishes tax statistics for 2019

The FTA published the 2019 tax statistics, which provide information on tax revenues and statistical analyses of natural and legal persons in Switzerland.

Selected parliamentary business in tax matters

Selected parliamentary business in the field of taxation at federal level can now be accessed and records chronologically the innovations decided by parliament or the Federal Council in the relevant area.

Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the USA

The competent authorities of Switzerland and the USA signed a Memorandum of Understanding on 19 June in Bern and on 25 June in Washington.

FTA publishes statistics on the tax burden on individuals

A review of the 2010-2018 data shows that the tax burden in Switzerland has declined during this period.

Vote on the proposal to increase child deductions

On 27 September 2020, a vote will be held on whether the general child deduction and the deduction for third-party childcare should be increased in the Federal Direct Federal Tax Act (DBG).

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (CW 27/28 - 2020)

Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published in the weeks from 29 June - 12 July 2020.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Court (CW 27/28 - 2020)

Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published in the weeks from 29 June - 12 July 2020.

SIF updates tax relief tables for various countries (10 July 2020)

On 10 July 2020, the State Secretariat for International Financial Matters (SIF) updated the overviews of tax relief for various countries (Foreign withholding taxes per country).

The FTA has updated the statistics on the capital contribution principle

The Federal Tax Administration (FTA) has updated the statistics on the capital contribution principle (capital contributions, repayments and other changes) as of 30 June 2020.

Switzerland and Liechtenstein sign Protocol of Amendment to the Double Taxation Convention

On 14 July 2020, Switzerland and Liechtenstein signed a protocol amending the agreement to avoid double taxation (DTA) in the area of taxes on income and wealth. The protocol implements the minimum standards from the BEPS project in matters of double taxation agreements.

Switzerland and Cyprus sign Protocol of Amendment to the Double Taxation Convention

On 20 July 2020, Switzerland and Cyprus signed a protocol amending the agreement to avoid double taxation (DTA) in the area of taxes on income and wealth. The protocol implements the minimum standards from the BEPS project with regard to double taxation agreements.

Switzerland and Malta sign Protocol of Amendment to the Double Taxation Convention

On 16 July 2020, Switzerland and Malta signed a protocol amending the agreement to avoid double taxation (DTA) in the area of taxes on income and wealth. The protocol implements the minimum standards from the BEPS project in matters of double taxation agreements.

Measures in accordance with the consultation agreement with France on the taxation of cross-border commuters for tele- or home office work will end on 31 August 2020

The State Secretariat for International Financial Matters SIF reported on 20 June 2020 that the effects of the understanding agreement between Switzerland and France on the taxation of cross-border commuters for teleworking or home office work will end on 31 August 2020.

Extension of time limit for tax-free export in tourist travel

The Federal Department of Finance (FDF) is extending the period for tax-free export of goods purchased by tourists in Switzerland from 30 days to 90 days. The change will come into force on 1 August 2020.

FTA publishes Circular Letter No. 49 "Proof of business-related expenses for foreign transactions abroad" and Circular Letter No. 50 "Inadmissibility of tax deduction of bribes paid to public officials".

On 13 July 2020, the FTA published Circular Letter No. 49 "Proof of business-related expenses for foreign transactions abroad" and Circular Letter No. 50 "Inadmissibility of tax deduction of bribes paid to public officials".

Decisions of the Tax Appeal Court ZH (June/July 2020)

Overview of the tax law decisions of the Zurich Tax Appeal Court published in June and July 2020.

Decisions of the Administrative Court ZH (June/July 2020)

Overview of the tax law decisions of the Zurich Administrative Court published in June and July 2020.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (CW 29/30 - 2020)

Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published in the weeks from 13 July - 26 July 2020.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Court (CW 29/30 - 2020 )

Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published in the weeks from 13 July - 26 July 2020.

FTA publishes circular on flat rates for professional expenses and remuneration in kind 2021

The Swiss Federal Tax Administration (FTA) has published a circular "Professional expense allowances and benefits in kind 2021 / Compensation for the consequences of cold progression in direct federal tax for the 2021 tax year

Memorandum of Understanding between Switzerland and the USA

The State Secretariat for International Financial Matters (SIF) reports the conclusion of a memorandum of understanding between the Swiss Confederation and the United States of America concerning the rules of procedure of the arbitration procedure provided for in Art. 25 para. 6 and 7 DBA CH/USA.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (CW 31/32 - 2020)

Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published in the weeks from 27 July - 9 August 2020.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Court (CW 31/32 - 2020 )

Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published in the weeks from 27 July - 9 August 2020.

Amendment of the Ordinance on the Conscription Compensation Levy (WPEV)

At its meeting on 12 August 2020, the Federal Council decided that all civil defence days worked should be credited towards the reduction of the substitute levy. The amended ordinance on the military service exemption tax will come into force on 1 January 2021.

Tax information dossier "Administrative and legal assistance in tax matters" updated

On 13 August 2020, the article "Administrative and legal assistance in tax matters" was updated from the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) tax information dossier

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (CW 33/34 - 2020)

Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published in the weeks of 10 - 23 August 2020.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Court (CW 33/34 - 2020 )

Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published in the weeks from 10 - 23 August 2020.

New rates of duty applicable to imports of seasoned meat

After several years of settlement negotiations with its trading partners, the Federal Council decided on 26 August 2020 to apply the new regulation for seasoned meat from 1 January 2021.

Federal Council adopts dispatches on the new double taxation agreement with Bahrain and on the amendments to the DTA with Kuwait

At its meeting on 26 August 2020, the Federal Council adopted the messages on a new double taxation agreement (DTA) with Bahrain and on the Protocol of Amendment to the DTA with Kuwait.

Federal Council comments on various motions, postulates and interpellations

In the course of August 2020, the Federal Council commented on various motions, postulates and interpellations (tax amnesty, micro-tax, VAT, etc.).

Decisions of the Tax Appeal Court ZH (July/August 2020)

Overview of the tax law decisions of the Zurich Tax Appeal Court published in July/August 2020.

Decisions of the Administrative Court ZH (July/August 2020)

Overview of the tax law decisions of the Zurich Administrative Court published in July/August 2020.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (CW 35 - 2020 )

Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published in the week of 24 - 30 August 2020.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Court (CW 35 - 2020 )

Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published in the week of 24 - 30 August 2020.

Tax policy agenda: First meeting of the "Expert Group on Switzerland as a Tax Location

On behalf of Finance Minister Ueli Maurer, a tax policy agenda is to be adopted by the end of 2020.

Memorandum of Understanding between Switzerland and France on the taxation of cross-border commuters for teleworking or home office work remains in force until the end of 2020

The State Secretariat for International Financial Matters (SIF) reported on 28 August 2020 that the provisional understanding agreement of 13 May 2020 between Switzerland and France on the taxation of frontier workers working in the home office as a result of measures to combat COVID-19 remains in force until 31 December 2020.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (CW 36 - 2020 )

Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published in the week from 31 August - 6 September 2020.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Court (CW 36 - 2020 )

Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published in the week from 31 August - 6 September 2020.

Deduction of professional expenses in light of COVID-19 in the tax return 2020 (Canton of Zurich)

On September 9, 2020, the Cantonal Tax Office of Zurich published a notice according to which dependent employees can deduct their professional expenses (e.g. travel expenses between home and place of work and meals) in their 2020 tax return as if they had been incurred without COVID-19.

Updated overview of changes to laws and regulations that come into force in the years 2021-2023

The Federal Tax Administration (FTA) has updated the list of changes to laws and ordinances on direct federal tax, value added tax, withholding tax and stamp duties.

Dossier tax information "Inheritance and Gift Taxes" updated

On 10 September 2020, the article "Inheritance and Gift Taxes" from the Federal Tax Administration's (FTA) Tax Information Dossier was updated.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (CW 37 - 2020 )

Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published in the week of 7 - 13 September 2020.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Court (CW 37 - 2020 )

Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published in the week of 7 - 13 September 2020.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (CW 38 - 2020 )

Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published in the week of 14 - 20 September 2020

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Court (CW 38 - 2020 )

Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published in the week of 14 - 20 September 2020.

National Council adopts bill on electronic procedures in tax matters

On 21 September 2020, the National Council adopted the Federal Law on Electronic Procedures in the Tax Field, with the following amendments in particular.

Canton of Zurich: Amendment of the directive on the valuation of usufruct and periodic benefits for inheritance and gift tax purposes

The directive of the Finance Directorate of the Canton of Zurich on the valuation of usufruct and claims to periodic benefits for inheritance and gift tax purposes has been updated due to changes in life expectancy.

Canton of Zurich: New information sheet on the additional deduction for research and development expenses

On 25 September 2020, the cantonal tax office in Zurich published a new information sheet on the additional deduction for research and development expenses.

FTA - Memorandum of Understanding between Switzerland and Australia

On 15 September 2020 the Memorandum of Understanding on the procedural rules of the arbitration procedure provided for in Article 24 (Mutual agreement procedure) paragraph 5 of the Double Taxation Convention Switzerland - Australia was signed.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (CW 39 - 2020 )

Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published in the week of 21 - 27 September 2020.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Court (CW 39 - 2020 )

Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published in the week of 21 - 27 September 2020.

FTA refunded VAT credits during the Corona pandemic quickly

During the corona pandemic, 470 applications for early payment of VAT credits have been received by the FTA so far. Applications amounting to CHF 235 million have been processed and paid out to companies within one to seven days.

FTA publishes substantive amendments concerning publications on the VAT Act

On 1 October 2020, the Swiss Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published material adjustments concerning the following publication on the Value Added Tax Act (VAT Act).

FTA publishes the document "Structure and record formats of withholding tax rates" valid from 2021

On 2 October 2020, the FTA adapted the document "Structure and record formats of withholding tax rates for import into payroll accounting systems (ERP systems)" due to the revision of the withholding tax on earned income.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (CW 40 - 2020)

Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published in the week from 28 September - 4 October 2020.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Court (CW 40 - 2020 )

Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published in the week from 28 September - 4 October 2020.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (CW 41 - 2020 )

Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published in the week from 5 - 11 October 2020.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Court (CW 41 - 2020 )

Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published in the week from 5 - 11 October 2020.

The FTA has updated the statistics on the capital contribution principle (September 2020)

The Federal Tax Administration (FTA) has updated the statistics on the capital contribution principle (capital contributions, repayments and other changes) as of 30 September 2020.

Interest rate for reimbursement, default and refund of direct federal tax for the calendar year 2021

The Federal Department of Finance (FDF) decided on 15 October 2020 to continue not to pay interest on prematurely paid amounts of direct federal tax for the calendar year 2021. The rates for interest on arrears and interest on refunds also remain unchanged at 3%.

Selected parliamentary business in the tax area at federal level (October 2020)

On 29 May 2020, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published a revised version of the overview of selected parliamentary business in the tax area at federal level

FTA publishes understanding agreement on DTA with Liechtenstein

On 12 October 2020, the State Secretariat for International Financial Matters (SIF) published a memorandum of understanding on the DTA with Liechtenstein concerning the treatment of income of FC Vaduz players resident in Switzerland under the DTA between Switzerland and Liechtenstein.

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